Timing belt replacement

Hi, my name is Devin. I am an auto repair expert with the Car Genius team here at RepairPal. I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your vehicle. Your Prius uses a timing chain instead of a timing belt. Timing chains often last the life of the engine and don't require replacement at specific intervals like timing belts do. If the shop is recommending a timing belt replacement, it may be worth double-checking whether they made a mistake. Timing chain replacement is usually unnecessary unless there's noise or a problem related to it. If you need more advice, have any other questions about your vehicle, or would like to get connected to a RepairPal Certified shop near you, we have you covered. Give us a call at 877-913-1554, and we will happily help you out!